Truck Transit Park Hits 3m Trips At Lagos Ports, Eyes ECOWAS Partnership

The Truck Transit Park (TTP), Limited, on Wednesday, said it had successfully scheduled three million truck trips through its electronic call-up system, also known as Ètò, since it started operation in 2021.

Speaking to Journalists at the company’s head office, the Managing Director of TTP Limited, Jama Onwubuariri, said the company was ready to collaborate with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support regional governments in deploying technology that would make seamless intra-African trade a reality.

According to Omwubuariri, the partnership between ECOWAS and TTP would lead to cheaper trade, move goods faster and help realise the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“Our achievements speak loudly with over three million truck trips successfully scheduled through Ètò since inception; drastic reduction in gridlock, improved truck and cargo turnaround time, and enhanced compliance with Minimum Safety Standards for trucks.

“Introduction of smarter payment platforms to improve the ease of payments for bookings; ongoing partnerships with the Nigerian Ports Authority, terminal operators, security agencies, unions, and associations to sustain progress; continuous upgrades to the Ètò platform—closing loopholes, tightening controls, and enhancing user experience.”

‘This is not just about technology; it is about restoring confidence in the possibility that our ports can be efficient and compete favourably with others in the region.”

However, Omwubuariri further stated that Ètò is a model that would be scaled regionally and help increase trading among African countries.

“The traffic management platform TTP has built in Nigeria is not just a national solution. Ètò is a model that would be scaled regionally. Imagine if every ECOWAS country operated a harmonised port truck scheduling, rest stop, and electronic tolling system that supports the multiple currencies used in the region—how much faster goods would move, how much cheaper trade would become, and how much closer we would be to realising the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“TTP stands ready to play in that space, to collaborate with ECOWAS and support regional governments in deploying technology that will make seamless intra-African trade not just a vision, but a reality”

However, he stated that the truck parknos are positioned as trusted partners to West African governments in harmonising logistics for AfCFTA.

He stated further that they are focused on deepening efficiency at Nigerian Ports through continuous technology and infrastructure upgrades, smarter data use, and stronger enforcement collaboration.

Looking forward, our focus is threefold: deepening efficiency at Nigerian Ports through continuous technology and infrastructure upgrades, smarter data use, and stronger enforcement collaboration.

“Expanding our technology footprint with E-tags, RFID, and AI-driven compliance systems that will improve traffic control, security, and safety standards. Driving regional integration by positioning TTP as a trusted partner to West African governments in harmonising logistics for AfCFTA.”

“This roadmap is ambitious, but it is necessary if Nigeria is to remain competitive and if West Africa is to unlock its full trade potential,” he said